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Where it all began. Superstar Australian racehorse Winx as a foal photographed with her mother Vegas Showgirl, during the first 36 months of her life.
1/100Where it all began. Superstar Australian racehorse Winx as a foal photographed with her mother Vegas Showgirl, during the first 36 months of her life.
For sale at the 2013 Gold Coast Magic Millions yearling sale where she was sold for $230K
2/100For sale at the 2013 Gold Coast Magic Millions yearling sale where she was sold for $230K
Winx in sale ring as Lot 329 at the 2013 Magic Millions M Gold Coast Yearling Sale. Photo: MAGIC MILLIONS
3/100Winx in sale ring as Lot 329 at the 2013 Magic Millions M Gold Coast Yearling Sale. Photo: MAGIC MILLIONS
Superstar mare Winx has a gallop at Moonee Valley in the morning, Winx with jockey Hugh Bowman onboard.15th October 2016. Picture: Colleen Petch.
4/100Superstar mare Winx has a gallop at Moonee Valley in the morning, Winx with jockey Hugh Bowman onboard.15th October 2016. Picture: Colleen Petch.
Superstare Winx in the paddock at her Hermitage stable home. Picture: Deborah Parsonage
5/100Superstare Winx in the paddock at her Hermitage stable home. Picture: Deborah Parsonage
The very last time she came second - Tye Angland rides Gust Of Wind to win race 6, The Australian Oaks at Royal Randwick Racecourse on April 11, 2015. (Photo by Anthony Johnson/Getty Images)
6/100The very last time she came second - Tye Angland rides Gust Of Wind to win race 6, The Australian Oaks at Royal Randwick Racecourse on April 11, 2015. (Photo by Anthony Johnson/Getty Images)
Champion racehorse Winx at Rosehill trackwork after running the course proper before The Championships race meet this weekend in Sydney, March 2016. Picture: Adam Taylor
7/100Champion racehorse Winx at Rosehill trackwork after running the course proper before The Championships race meet this weekend in Sydney, March 2016. Picture: Adam Taylor
Hugh Bowman on Winx returns to scale after winning race 6 the TAB Chipping Norton Stakes at Royal Randwick Racecourse on March 02, 2019 in Sydney. Picture: Mark Evans/Getty Images
8/100Hugh Bowman on Winx returns to scale after winning race 6 the TAB Chipping Norton Stakes at Royal Randwick Racecourse on March 02, 2019 in Sydney. Picture: Mark Evans/Getty Images
Hugh Bowman waves to the crowd after riding Winx to her 17th straight win at Randwick Racecourse. 8/04/2017. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
9/100Hugh Bowman waves to the crowd after riding Winx to her 17th straight win at Randwick Racecourse. 8/04/2017. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
Strapper Umut Odemislioglu poses with Winx after a Trackwork Session at Flemington Racecourse on October 5, 2017 in Melbourne. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
10/100Strapper Umut Odemislioglu poses with Winx after a Trackwork Session at Flemington Racecourse on October 5, 2017 in Melbourne. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
at A shower after her thrid Cox plate at Moonee Valley Racecourse. Picture: Alex Coppel.
11/100at A shower after her thrid Cox plate at Moonee Valley Racecourse. Picture: Alex Coppel.
Ben Cadden riding Winx in the shallow waters of Altona beach on October 16, 2016 in Melbourne. Winx is a short price favourite for Saturdays Cox Plate. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
12/100Ben Cadden riding Winx in the shallow waters of Altona beach on October 16, 2016 in Melbourne. Winx is a short price favourite for Saturdays Cox Plate. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
Winx after a gallop at early morning trackwork at Rosehill Racecourse. 23/02/2017 Picture: Mark Evans
13/100Winx after a gallop at early morning trackwork at Rosehill Racecourse. 23/02/2017 Picture: Mark Evans
Winx gets a roll in the sand after a light workout at sunrise in Sydney. 05/04/2016 Picture: Adam Taylor
14/100Winx gets a roll in the sand after a light workout at sunrise in Sydney. 05/04/2016 Picture: Adam Taylor
Ben Cadden takes Winx out at sunrise. 05/04/2016 Picture: Adam Taylor
15/100Ben Cadden takes Winx out at sunrise. 05/04/2016 Picture: Adam Taylor
Ben Cadden takes Winx out through the tunnel for a light workout. 05/04/2016 Picture: Adam Taylor
16/100Ben Cadden takes Winx out through the tunnel for a light workout. 05/04/2016 Picture: Adam Taylor
Early Morning recovery session for Winx ridden by Ben Cadden (white helmet) and Foxplay ridden by Ben De Paiva (grey horse/red hat) take to the water near Mascot Picture: David Swift.
17/100Early Morning recovery session for Winx ridden by Ben Cadden (white helmet) and Foxplay ridden by Ben De Paiva (grey horse/red hat) take to the water near Mascot Picture: David Swift.
Winx racing at Randwick Racecourse today aiming to win 26 in a row. 18/8/18 Picture: Sam Ruttyn
18/100Winx racing at Randwick Racecourse today aiming to win 26 in a row. 18/8/18 Picture: Sam Ruttyn
Winx with strapper Candice Persijn on her way out to run the course proper at Rosehill this morning ahead of The Championships race meet this weekend in Sydney. Picture: Adam Taylor
19/100Winx with strapper Candice Persijn on her way out to run the course proper at Rosehill this morning ahead of The Championships race meet this weekend in Sydney. Picture: Adam Taylor
Ben Cadden takes Winx out for a light workout at sunrise. Picture: Adam Taylor
20/100Ben Cadden takes Winx out for a light workout at sunrise. Picture: Adam Taylor
Triple Cox Plate winner WINX swims at Flemington before attempting a record breaking 4th Cox Plate victory. Picture: Bronwen Healy/The Image is Everything
21/100Triple Cox Plate winner WINX swims at Flemington before attempting a record breaking 4th Cox Plate victory. Picture: Bronwen Healy/The Image is Everything
The Chris Waller trained Winx with strapper Eddie Fanning the day after winning the Cox Plate at the Flemington Stables, Melbourne. 25th October 2015. Picture: Colleen Petch.
22/100The Chris Waller trained Winx with strapper Eddie Fanning the day after winning the Cox Plate at the Flemington Stables, Melbourne. 25th October 2015. Picture: Colleen Petch.
WINX swims at Flemington before attempting a record breaking 4th Cox Plate victory. Picture: Bronwen Healy/The Image is Everything
23/100WINX swims at Flemington before attempting a record breaking 4th Cox Plate victory. Picture: Bronwen Healy/The Image is Everything
Chris Waller's horse handler Candice Persijn brings Winx back after a light workout at sunrise. Picture: Adam Taylor
24/100Chris Waller's horse handler Candice Persijn brings Winx back after a light workout at sunrise. Picture: Adam Taylor
The Chris Waller trained Winx with strapper Eddie Fanning the day after winning her first Cox Plate at the Flemington Stables, Melbourne. 25th October 2015. Picture: Colleen Petch.
25/100The Chris Waller trained Winx with strapper Eddie Fanning the day after winning her first Cox Plate at the Flemington Stables, Melbourne. 25th October 2015. Picture: Colleen Petch.
Turnbull Stakes Day at Flemington Racecourse. Winx arrives into the stables. . Picture: Alex Coppel.
26/100Turnbull Stakes Day at Flemington Racecourse. Winx arrives into the stables. . Picture: Alex Coppel.
Hugh Bowman riding Winx wins Race 5, Turnbull Stakes at Flemington Racecourse on October 7, 2017 in Melbourne. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
27/100Hugh Bowman riding Winx wins Race 5, Turnbull Stakes at Flemington Racecourse on October 7, 2017 in Melbourne. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
Steaming! Chris Waller's horse handler Candice Persijn brings Winx back for a bath after a light workout at sunrise. Picture: Adam Taylor
28/100Steaming! Chris Waller's horse handler Candice Persijn brings Winx back for a bath after a light workout at sunrise. Picture: Adam Taylor
Hugh Bowman riding Winx after winning Race 6, Ladbrokes Caulfield Stakes during Caulfield Guineas Day on October 8, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
29/100Hugh Bowman riding Winx after winning Race 6, Ladbrokes Caulfield Stakes during Caulfield Guineas Day on October 8, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
Track rider Ben Cadden brings Winx back through the tunnel after a light workout. Picture: Adam Taylor
30/100Track rider Ben Cadden brings Winx back through the tunnel after a light workout. Picture: Adam Taylor
Turnbull Stakes Day at Flemington Racecourse. Winx arrives into the stables. 07/10/2017 Picture: Alex Coppel.
31/100Turnbull Stakes Day at Flemington Racecourse. Winx arrives into the stables. 07/10/2017 Picture: Alex Coppel.
Chris Waller's horse handler Candice Persijn brings Winx back for a bath after a light workout at sunrise. Picture: Adam Taylor
32/100Chris Waller's horse handler Candice Persijn brings Winx back for a bath after a light workout at sunrise. Picture: Adam Taylor
Winx resting in her box after trackwork at Moonee Valley Racecourse on October 15, 2016 in Melbourne. Winx is the short price favourite for the Cox Plate. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
33/100Winx resting in her box after trackwork at Moonee Valley Racecourse on October 15, 2016 in Melbourne. Winx is the short price favourite for the Cox Plate. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
Catch her if you can - Hugh Bowman riding Winx wins the Turnbull Stakes at Flemington Racecourse on October 7, 2017 in Melbourne. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
34/100Catch her if you can - Hugh Bowman riding Winx wins the Turnbull Stakes at Flemington Racecourse on October 7, 2017 in Melbourne. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
Winx racing at Randwick Racecourse today aiming to win 26 in a row. 10 week old fan Dougie Fergusson with dad Andrew. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
35/100Winx racing at Randwick Racecourse today aiming to win 26 in a row. 10 week old fan Dougie Fergusson with dad Andrew. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
Champion mare Winx is seen posing with her 2017 Cox plate and part owner Debbie Kepitis at Flemington Racecourse on October 29, 2017 in Melbourne. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
36/100Champion mare Winx is seen posing with her 2017 Cox plate and part owner Debbie Kepitis at Flemington Racecourse on October 29, 2017 in Melbourne. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
Dress to impress. Winx racing at Randwick Racecourse today aiming to win 26 in a row. Winx fan Angela Menz with her dad Lloyd Menz. 18/8/18 Picture: Sam Ruttyn
37/100Dress to impress. Winx racing at Randwick Racecourse today aiming to win 26 in a row. Winx fan Angela Menz with her dad Lloyd Menz. 18/8/18 Picture: Sam Ruttyn
Turnbull Stakes Day at Flemington Racecourse. Winx arrives into the stables and gets a cleaning. Picture: Alex Coppel.
38/100Turnbull Stakes Day at Flemington Racecourse. Winx arrives into the stables and gets a cleaning. Picture: Alex Coppel.
18/8/18 Winx racing at Randwick Racecourse today aiming to win 26 in a row. Young fan Jude Hudson with dad Adam. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
39/10018/8/18 Winx racing at Randwick Racecourse today aiming to win 26 in a row. Young fan Jude Hudson with dad Adam. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
Chris Waller's horse handler Candice Persijn brings Winx back for a roll in the sand after a light workout at sunrise. Picture: Adam Taylor
40/100Chris Waller's horse handler Candice Persijn brings Winx back for a roll in the sand after a light workout at sunrise. Picture: Adam Taylor
Winx in her stable at Caulfield. October 7, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
41/100Winx in her stable at Caulfield. October 7, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
The Chris Waller trained Winx with strapper Eddie Fanning the day after winning the Cox Plate at the Flemington Stables. 25th October 2015. Picture: Colleen Petch.
42/100The Chris Waller trained Winx with strapper Eddie Fanning the day after winning the Cox Plate at the Flemington Stables. 25th October 2015. Picture: Colleen Petch.
Winx fan Tamsin Mills (3- yrs-old), in Winx outfit. Picture: Nicki Connolly
43/100Winx fan Tamsin Mills (3- yrs-old), in Winx outfit. Picture: Nicki Connolly
Superstar mare Winx has a gallop at Moonee Valley this morning, Winx after the gallop.15th October 2016. Picture: Colleen Petch.
44/100Superstar mare Winx has a gallop at Moonee Valley this morning, Winx after the gallop.15th October 2016. Picture: Colleen Petch.
Hugh Bowman on Winx runs in a gallop during Chelmsford Stakes Day Sydney Racing at Royal Randwick Racecourse on September 1, 2018 in Sydney. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)
45/100Hugh Bowman on Winx runs in a gallop during Chelmsford Stakes Day Sydney Racing at Royal Randwick Racecourse on September 1, 2018 in Sydney. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)
Chris Waller's horse handler Candice Persijn brings Winx back for a bath after a light workout at sunrise. Picture: Adam Taylor
46/100Chris Waller's horse handler Candice Persijn brings Winx back for a bath after a light workout at sunrise. Picture: Adam Taylor
Cox Plate Moonee Valley crowd color. Keen Winx fan Lloyd Menz. Picture: David Caird
47/100Cox Plate Moonee Valley crowd color. Keen Winx fan Lloyd Menz. Picture: David Caird
Hugh Bowman riding Winx after winning Race 6, Ladbrokes Caulfield Stakes on October 8, 2016 in Melbourne. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
48/100Hugh Bowman riding Winx after winning Race 6, Ladbrokes Caulfield Stakes on October 8, 2016 in Melbourne. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
Tommy Berry rides Winx to win race 8, The Phar Lap Stakes, during Sydney Racing at Rosehill Gardens on March 14, 2015 in Sydney. (Photo by Anthony Johnson/Getty Images)
49/100Tommy Berry rides Winx to win race 8, The Phar Lap Stakes, during Sydney Racing at Rosehill Gardens on March 14, 2015 in Sydney. (Photo by Anthony Johnson/Getty Images)
Turnbull Stakes Day at Flemington Racecourse. Winx gets a wash after the race. Picture: Alex Coppel.
50/100Turnbull Stakes Day at Flemington Racecourse. Winx gets a wash after the race. Picture: Alex Coppel.
Hugh Bowman riding Winx after winning Race 5, TAB Turnbull Stakes at Flemington Racecourse on October 6, 2018 in Melbourne. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
51/100Hugh Bowman riding Winx after winning Race 5, TAB Turnbull Stakes at Flemington Racecourse on October 6, 2018 in Melbourne. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
Winx’s handler Candice Persijn brings her back for a bath after a light workout at sunrise. Picture: Adam Taylor
52/100Winx’s handler Candice Persijn brings her back for a bath after a light workout at sunrise. Picture: Adam Taylor
Moonee Valley Breakfast With the Best. Winx's jockey, Hugh Bowman, with the 2017 Cox Plate on the straight in front of the grandstand at Moonee Valley. Picture: Jay Town
53/100Moonee Valley Breakfast With the Best. Winx's jockey, Hugh Bowman, with the 2017 Cox Plate on the straight in front of the grandstand at Moonee Valley. Picture: Jay Town
Winx wins the 2017 Cox Plate at Moonee Valley. An excited fan before the race. Picture: Stuart Milligan
54/100Winx wins the 2017 Cox Plate at Moonee Valley. An excited fan before the race. Picture: Stuart Milligan
Hugh Bowman rides Winx (thrid from left) during day one of The Championships at Royal Randwick Racecourse on April 06, 2019 in Sydney. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
55/100Hugh Bowman rides Winx (thrid from left) during day one of The Championships at Royal Randwick Racecourse on April 06, 2019 in Sydney. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Hugh Bowman rides Winx on day one of The Championships at Royal Randwick Racecourse on April 06, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
56/100Hugh Bowman rides Winx on day one of The Championships at Royal Randwick Racecourse on April 06, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
The 2018 Ladbrokes Cox Plate at Moonee Valley Racecourse in Melbourne. Winx ridden by Hugh Bowman wins the Cox Plate. Picture: Alex Coppel
57/100The 2018 Ladbrokes Cox Plate at Moonee Valley Racecourse in Melbourne. Winx ridden by Hugh Bowman wins the Cox Plate. Picture: Alex Coppel
Winx and connections (L-R) Patricia Tighe, Peter Tighe, strapper Umut Odemislioglu, plus Debbie and Paul Kepitis pose with the her four Cox Plates in Melbourne. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
58/100Winx and connections (L-R) Patricia Tighe, Peter Tighe, strapper Umut Odemislioglu, plus Debbie and Paul Kepitis pose with the her four Cox Plates in Melbourne. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
Stephanie Waller hugs husband Chris Waller after Winx won The Chipping Norton Stakes during Sydney Racing at Royal Randwick on March 3, 2018 in Sydney. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)
59/100Stephanie Waller hugs husband Chris Waller after Winx won The Chipping Norton Stakes during Sydney Racing at Royal Randwick on March 3, 2018 in Sydney. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)
Hugh Bowman riding Winx walks out onto the track during Breakfast with the Best at Moonee Valley Racecourse on October 23, 2018 in Melbourne. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
60/100Hugh Bowman riding Winx walks out onto the track during Breakfast with the Best at Moonee Valley Racecourse on October 23, 2018 in Melbourne. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
Moonee Valley Cox Plate Day, at Moonee Valley Racecourse. Winx gets a wash after the race. Picture: Alex Coppel
61/100Moonee Valley Cox Plate Day, at Moonee Valley Racecourse. Winx gets a wash after the race. Picture: Alex Coppel
Jockey Hugh Bowman throws his helmet into the crowd after winning the Cox Plate for the third time. Picture: David Caird
62/100Jockey Hugh Bowman throws his helmet into the crowd after winning the Cox Plate for the third time. Picture: David Caird
Hugh Bowman about to hug an emotional part owner Debbie Kepitis after Winx won the Turnbull Stakes at Flemington on October 7, 2017 in Melbourne. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
63/100Hugh Bowman about to hug an emotional part owner Debbie Kepitis after Winx won the Turnbull Stakes at Flemington on October 7, 2017 in Melbourne. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
Winx ridden by Hugh Bowman wins the Seppelt Turnbull Stakes at Flemington Racecourse on October 07, 2017 in Melbourne. (John Donegan/Racing Photos via Getty Images)
64/100Winx ridden by Hugh Bowman wins the Seppelt Turnbull Stakes at Flemington Racecourse on October 07, 2017 in Melbourne. (John Donegan/Racing Photos via Getty Images)
Aerial view - Hugh Bowman rides Winx to her 17th straight win at Randwick Racecourse.
65/100Aerial view - Hugh Bowman rides Winx to her 17th straight win at Randwick Racecourse.
Winx enters the mounting yard before winning the Ladbrokes Cox Plate during Cox Plate Day at Moonee Valley Racecourse on October 28, 2017 in Melbourne. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)
66/100Winx enters the mounting yard before winning the Ladbrokes Cox Plate during Cox Plate Day at Moonee Valley Racecourse on October 28, 2017 in Melbourne. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)
Hugh Bowman rides Winx in a special exhibition gallop during day one of The Championships at Royal Randwick Racecourse on April 06, 2019 in Sydney. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
67/100Hugh Bowman rides Winx in a special exhibition gallop during day one of The Championships at Royal Randwick Racecourse on April 06, 2019 in Sydney. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Hugh Bowman on Winx returns to scale after winning race 6 the TAB Chipping Norton Stakes at Royal Randwick Racecourse on March 02, 2019 in Sydney. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)
68/100Hugh Bowman on Winx returns to scale after winning race 6 the TAB Chipping Norton Stakes at Royal Randwick Racecourse on March 02, 2019 in Sydney. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)
Hugh Bowman rides Winx to her 17th straight win at Randwick Racecourse today. Hugh salutes the crowd after the win.
69/100Hugh Bowman rides Winx to her 17th straight win at Randwick Racecourse today. Hugh salutes the crowd after the win.
Winx jockey Hugh Bowman pictured at Royal Randwick this morning before an exhibition gallop. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
70/100Winx jockey Hugh Bowman pictured at Royal Randwick this morning before an exhibition gallop. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
Umut Odemislioglu strapper gives Winx a wash after her gallop at the breakfast with best on Tuesday at Moonee Valley. Picture: Nicole Garmston
71/100Umut Odemislioglu strapper gives Winx a wash after her gallop at the breakfast with best on Tuesday at Moonee Valley. Picture: Nicole Garmston
Pictured at Royal Randwick Racecourse today is champion mare Winx ridden by jockey Hugh Bowman, during the Warwick Stakes race which is her 18th straight race win. Picture: Tim Hunter
72/100Pictured at Royal Randwick Racecourse today is champion mare Winx ridden by jockey Hugh Bowman, during the Warwick Stakes race which is her 18th straight race win. Picture: Tim Hunter
Winx enters the Theatre of the Horse prior to the Warwick Stakes at Royal Randwick Racecourse on August 19, 2017 in Sydney. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)
73/100Winx enters the Theatre of the Horse prior to the Warwick Stakes at Royal Randwick Racecourse on August 19, 2017 in Sydney. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)
A Winx fan is seen during the Cox Plate Day at Moonee Valley Racecourse in Melbourne, Saturday, October 27, 2018. (AAP Image/James Ross)
74/100A Winx fan is seen during the Cox Plate Day at Moonee Valley Racecourse in Melbourne, Saturday, October 27, 2018. (AAP Image/James Ross)
Winx is seen after a beach session at Altona beach in Melbourne on October 14, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
75/100Winx is seen after a beach session at Altona beach in Melbourne on October 14, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
Winx racing at Randwick Racecourse today aiming to win 26 in a row. Hugh Bowman rides Winx to the historic win. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
76/100Winx racing at Randwick Racecourse today aiming to win 26 in a row. Hugh Bowman rides Winx to the historic win. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
Winx ridden by Hugh Bowman after winning William Hill Cox Plate at Moonee Valley Racecourse on October 22, 2016 in Moonee Ponds, Australia. (Ross Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)
77/100Winx ridden by Hugh Bowman after winning William Hill Cox Plate at Moonee Valley Racecourse on October 22, 2016 in Moonee Ponds, Australia. (Ross Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)
Rhys McEvoy, six-year-old son of leading jockey Kerrin, claims to be champion horse Winx's biggest fan pictured with 12-year-old gelding Jimmy at Moore Park. Picture: Toby Zerna
78/100Rhys McEvoy, six-year-old son of leading jockey Kerrin, claims to be champion horse Winx's biggest fan pictured with 12-year-old gelding Jimmy at Moore Park. Picture: Toby Zerna
Winx ridden by jockey Hugh Bowman during the Warwick Stakes race which is her 18th straight race win. Picture: Tim Hunter
79/100Winx ridden by jockey Hugh Bowman during the Warwick Stakes race which is her 18th straight race win. Picture: Tim Hunter
Winx racing at Randwick Racecourse today aiming to win 26 in a row. Hugh Bowman rides Winx to the historic win. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
80/100Winx racing at Randwick Racecourse today aiming to win 26 in a row. Hugh Bowman rides Winx to the historic win. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
Fans of champion race horse Winx get out to Randwick to watch her race today. Hugh Bowman rides Winx to get the win. Pic, Sam Ruttyn
81/100Fans of champion race horse Winx get out to Randwick to watch her race today. Hugh Bowman rides Winx to get the win. Pic, Sam Ruttyn
Cox Plate favourite Winx is given a wash after a trackwork session at Moonee Valley racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday, October 24, 2017. (AAP Image/Joe Castro)
82/100Cox Plate favourite Winx is given a wash after a trackwork session at Moonee Valley racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday, October 24, 2017. (AAP Image/Joe Castro)
Winx pictured at the stables at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse ahead of winning Longines World's Best Racehorse. Picture: Jonathan Ng
83/100Winx pictured at the stables at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse ahead of winning Longines World's Best Racehorse. Picture: Jonathan Ng
Kerrin McEvoy riding Winx takes part in an exhibition gallop at Rosehill Gardens on March 11, 2017 in Sydney, . (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images for The ATC)
84/100Kerrin McEvoy riding Winx takes part in an exhibition gallop at Rosehill Gardens on March 11, 2017 in Sydney, . (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images for The ATC)
Jockey Hugh Bowman riding Winx (third from left) jumps out of the barrier in the Cox Plate Day at Moonee Valley Racecourse on Saturday, October 27, 2018. (AAP Image/Julian Smith)
85/100Jockey Hugh Bowman riding Winx (third from left) jumps out of the barrier in the Cox Plate Day at Moonee Valley Racecourse on Saturday, October 27, 2018. (AAP Image/Julian Smith)
Hugh Bowman poses for a photograph with a commemorative stamp at Royal Randwick Racecourse, Randwick on Saturday, August 18, 2018. (AAP Image/ Supplied by David Swift Photography)
86/100Hugh Bowman poses for a photograph with a commemorative stamp at Royal Randwick Racecourse, Randwick on Saturday, August 18, 2018. (AAP Image/ Supplied by David Swift Photography)
Flinders Street Station in Melbourne, lights up with a projected image of champion racehorse, Winx, last month. Source: https://twitter.com/ShonaDrechsler
87/100Flinders Street Station in Melbourne, lights up with a projected image of champion racehorse, Winx, last month. Source: https://twitter.com/ShonaDrechsler
Turnbull Stakes Day at Flemington Racecourse. Winx arrives into the stables and gets a cleaning. Picture: Alex Coppel.
88/100Turnbull Stakes Day at Flemington Racecourse. Winx arrives into the stables and gets a cleaning. Picture: Alex Coppel.
Ben Cadden riding Winx and strapper Umut Odemislioglu at a recovery session at Altona beach after winning the Turnbull Stakes, on October 7, 2018 in Melbourne. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
89/100Ben Cadden riding Winx and strapper Umut Odemislioglu at a recovery session at Altona beach after winning the Turnbull Stakes, on October 7, 2018 in Melbourne. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
Hugh Bowman on Winx wins the Queen Elizabeth Stakes during day two of The Championships at Royal Randwick on April 14, 2018 in Sydney. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)
90/100Hugh Bowman on Winx wins the Queen Elizabeth Stakes during day two of The Championships at Royal Randwick on April 14, 2018 in Sydney. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)
As Winx prepares to chase her 33rd straight victory in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes TAB are celebrating her career by unveiling a mural dedicated to the great mare in Sydney. Picture: Jonathan Ng
91/100As Winx prepares to chase her 33rd straight victory in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes TAB are celebrating her career by unveiling a mural dedicated to the great mare in Sydney. Picture: Jonathan Ng
Winx racing at Randwick Racecourse today aiming to win 26 in a row. Hugh Bowman rides Winx to the historic win. Picture Sam Ruttyn
92/100Winx racing at Randwick Racecourse today aiming to win 26 in a row. Hugh Bowman rides Winx to the historic win. Picture Sam Ruttyn
Winx is seen in the parade ring before winning the Ladbrokes Caulfield Stakes during Caulfield Guineas Day on October 8, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
93/100Winx is seen in the parade ring before winning the Ladbrokes Caulfield Stakes during Caulfield Guineas Day on October 8, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
Winx with owners Debbie Kepitis, Patricia Tighe, rider Ben Cadden, strapper Umut Odemislioglu, Peter Tighe and Paul Kepitis and her three Cox plates at Flemington. Picture: Vince Caligiuri/Getty
94/100Winx with owners Debbie Kepitis, Patricia Tighe, rider Ben Cadden, strapper Umut Odemislioglu, Peter Tighe and Paul Kepitis and her three Cox plates at Flemington. Picture: Vince Caligiuri/Getty
Winx ridden by Hugh Bowman wins William Hill Cox Plate at Moonee Valley Racecourse on October 22, 2016 in Moonee Ponds, Australia. (Ross Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)
95/100Winx ridden by Hugh Bowman wins William Hill Cox Plate at Moonee Valley Racecourse on October 22, 2016 in Moonee Ponds, Australia. (Ross Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)
Jockey Hugh Bowman with Winx after winning the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Royal Randwick on April 8, 2017 in Sydney. (Photo by Brook Mitchell/Getty Images for The ATC)
96/100Jockey Hugh Bowman with Winx after winning the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Royal Randwick on April 8, 2017 in Sydney. (Photo by Brook Mitchell/Getty Images for The ATC)
Fans of champion race horse Winx get out to Randwick to watch her race today. Hugh Bowman rides Winx to get the win. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
97/100Fans of champion race horse Winx get out to Randwick to watch her race today. Hugh Bowman rides Winx to get the win. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
Eyeing up another win. Winx during a trackwork session at Rosehill Gardens on August 16, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)
98/100Eyeing up another win. Winx during a trackwork session at Rosehill Gardens on August 16, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)
Winx returns to scale after winning race 6 The Star Apollo Stakes at Randwick Racecourse on February 16, 2019 in Sydney. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images for Australian Turf Club)
99/100Winx returns to scale after winning race 6 The Star Apollo Stakes at Randwick Racecourse on February 16, 2019 in Sydney. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images for Australian Turf Club)
Hugh Bowman on Winx gallops during a trackwork session at Rosehill Gardens on August 16, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)
100/100Hugh Bowman on Winx gallops during a trackwork session at Rosehill Gardens on August 16, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)
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When Sunday Telegraph picture editor Jeff Darmanin bought a 1955 Holden FJ ute to restore, he was shocked to discover a teen boy had been shot dead in the vehicle in 1965. The ute was then buried deep in a Gundagai barn for decades before being resold.

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